St Francis of Assisi News
Term 1- Issue 24 6th April 2023
PUPIL FREE DAY MONDAY 24th APRIL
ANZAC DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY TUESDAY 25th APRIL
TERM 2 BEGINS WEDNESDAY 26th APRIL
PRAYER
NOONGAR SEASON OF DJERAN (APR-MAY)
PRINCIPAL'S POST
Dear Parents & Caregivers,
As we conclude Term 1 we are very thankful for the wonderfully busy term we have had with our community. Our children have toiled very hard and deserve a restful break from the rigours of the classroom and school routines.
With the beginning of April this past week, we enter the Noongar Season of Djeran. In Aboriginal Noongar culture, the colour of this season is green and the weather begins to cool in the coming months. Djeran is a time of red flowers, especially from the red flowering gum, as well as the smaller and more petite flowers of the summer flame. As you travel around the Perth area, you may also notice the red 'rust' and seed cones forming on the male and female she oaks. Banksias start to display their flowers, ensuring that there are nectar food sources for the many small mammals and birds that rely upon them.
WHADJUK GIFT
Last Thursday, our Year 5 children participated in the annual Whadjuk Gift celebration at Mater Dei College in Edgewater. Over a dozen schools were welcomed in a traditional Noongar ceremony and then competed in a range of games and activities that celebrate Whadjuk Noongar culture. Thanks to Mrs Bond, Miss Kruenert and Mrs Baker for supporting the children in their 'Aboriginal Nations', Gija, Wongatha and Dijun.. The kids looked fantastic in the shirts designed by Sadie, Maria Clara and Alicia.
PEDESTRIAN DANGERS
Some families may be aware of an accident that occurred with a Butler college student last Friday at Connolly Drive and Knightsbridge. Without knowing the full details of the incident, it is a timely reminder for those children who walk home to be extra careful, staying on pedestrian paths and always crossing at the appropriately supervised crosswalks. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of the child and any others involved.
YEAR 5 DEBATES
To end the term, our Year 5 children presented their persuasive debates in front of an audience this week. The children took their NAPLAN preparation in persuasive writing and used these persuasive devices to formulate a debate around topics such as headphones in class and whether animals should be kept in a zoo. For our Year 5 children, this was a nerve-wracking experience but they did a fantastic job presenting their arguments, maintaining eye contact and speaking with expression!
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Thank you to Mrs Freeman, Mr Gorman, Mrs Kinder and the Year 6 children for their poignant and reflective presentation of the Stations of the Cross this morning. It was great to see so many parents attend prior to the community lunch.
KINDY SIBLINGS 2024
We are beginning the process of Kindy Enrolment Interviews for 2024. Any siblings of existing SFOA children are guaranteed a place in the 2024 Kindy Program but they need to complete the details in the link below. Once parents have completed the necessary information, they will be asked to complete an application form and attend a Kindy Enrolment Interview. Places always fill very quickly for our Kindy Program so if you have a child born anywhere between 1st July 2019 - 30th June 2020, they will be eligible for SFOA Kindy in 2024.
https://forms.office.com/r/GqZJTmihv2
TERM 2 UNIFORMS
A reminder to all families that the uniform will shift to winter uniform requirements in Term 2. There is a two week changeover period as the weather cools but please familiarise yourself with the necessary uniform for winter. The uniform shop will be open on Monday 24th April from 2:30 - 3:30 to support any families wishing to purchase last minute items. You can also order directly through JFE. Please see the details below.
TERM 2 EVENTS
A list of all events for Term 2 is attached below for your reference. There are a number of sporting, religious and school events throughout Term 2, including school photos so please be sure to diarise any relevant dates. As always, the most accurate and up-to-date calendar can be found via the 'Live Calendar' link below and on our school website.
Over the coming weekend, let us take the time to reflect on the events of Holy Week. Let us join in the celebration, share in the sorrow and embrace the joy of Easter. May all our children and families be renewed in our faith, and may we be filled with the love of God.
Wishing you all a blessed Easter season and wonderful holiday break with family and loved ones. For those staff and families heading away, please travel safely and we look forward to seeing everyone return happy and healthy on Wednesday 26th April.
Best wishes
Jason Baker
Principal
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
FIRST RECONCILIATION 2023
Congratulations to all the children who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation last week. Father commented on how reverent and prepared you were! Special thanks go out to our families and teachers for supporting and guiding you on your faith journey.
PROJECT COMPASSION
As we count down to Easter, our Lenten drive for Project Compassion has come to an end. We finished off our fundraising for Project Compassion with a Free Dress Day last Friday. Over the Lenten season we raised $1186. A truly generous effort!
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION (FIRST EUCHARIST)
Next term we begin preparing for our students in Year 4 to receive Jesus for the first time in the Sacrament of First Communion. Parents, please make note of the important dates to attend to ensure your child is fully prepared to receive this special sacrament. An information pack was sent home yesterday to Catholic children in Year 4.
HOLY WEEK
The week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, Holy Week, is the most sacred time of year. During this special time, we enter into the passion of Christ — his crucifixion, death and resurrection — through liturgical celebration and personal reflection and conversion. While the season of Lent is a very important time in the Church, it is important to remember that our Lenten practices (prayer, fasting and almsgiving) are meant as preparation us for the three days of the Triduum.
The three days of the Triduum are counted from dusk to dusk. Lent officially ends and the Triduum begins at dusk on Holy Thursday and continues through to dusk on Easter Sunday. Because we cannot separate Jesus’ death from his resurrection, the Church teaches that the Triduum is really one celebration that lasts for three days. However, in the liturgy, each day has its unique qualities and different focuses.
The evening Mass on Holy Thursday begins the Sacred Triduum. On this night we remember the Last Supper and celebrate the institution of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Holy Orders. At the end of the liturgy, the sanctuary is stripped clean in preparation for the most somber of feasts, Good Friday.
Good Friday is a somber remembrance of Jesus’ crucifixion and death on the cross. It is a day of fasting and penance and a time to examine all of the places in our lives where we have failed to follow Christ and have sinned. Good Friday is not simply a commemoration of a historical event; Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross, along with his glorious resurrection, comprise the heart of the Catholic faith.Good Friday is not a Mass; Catholic parishes offer Stations of the Cross on Good Friday.
The Easter Vigil is the high point in the liturgical year. The vigil begins in darkness (usually outside) and the long procession of candlelight that enlivens the church reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world who has conquered all darkness and death. The Paschal candle that is lit at the Easter Vigil will remain in the church throughout the year as a sign of Christ’s death and resurrection.
Wishing all our families a blessed and happy Easter!
“For it is in giving that we receive.” St Francis of Assisi
Dee Campbell
Assistant Principal RE
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations to both Jose Luiz (1W) and Maria Clara Pires Gil (5W) for the recent completion of the Nippers seasons at Alkimos Surf Lifesaving Club last week. Maria Clara also received the Most Improved Nipper for the Under 10's. A great achievement and one that will stand her in good stead for the next season of Bondi Rescue!
SCHOOL FEE INFORMATION
Dear Parents,
Those families who haven't returned their payment option form, please do so immediately. This form is a legal agreement between the school and parent. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact me on 089562 9528 or finance@stfrancisbutler.wa.edu.au
All families on Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) need to provide the school with their current card to continue receiving the discount for 2023. If your card has expired, please bring in your new card to the school office ASAP.
Kind regards,
Geneve Bastian
P&F NEWS
Thank you to those who helped make the Easter baskets and hampers on Monday, these looked amazing. A big thank you to everyone who donated items to fill these hampers, the P & F appreciate your support and contribution. A total of twenty-one hampers were made for the Easter Raffle. Also, two prizes were allocated to each class for students to win on Thursday. In addition, the P & F has donated ten gift packs to St Andrew’s Parish for Easter Sunday.
Congratulations to all the raffle prize winners!
The P & F would like to wish you all a safe and happy Easter.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Happy Birthday to the following students who are celebrating their birthday over the next month:
Isabella Burnett, Luigi Bello, Summer Ireland, Knox Underwood, Louis Odongo, Shivay Deswal, Leo Hunt, Isabella Banghi Lago, Violet Turner, Luca Jones, Harrison Moffatt, Logan Scott, Jose Luiz Pires Gil, Malika Magistro, Hyeon Kim, Aazarnah Farmer, Penelope Quiceno, Oliver Smith, Samara Makawa, Aria Everest Pearson, Katie Everest Pearson, Braxton Peck, Benjamin Ennis, Leah Thomas, Sam Thistlethwaite, Logan Bakker, Mckinleigh Watson, Lily Bassanelli, Carla Reynolds, Audrey Currell, Ashleigh Peck, Ava Rosich, Loushia Deng.
We wish you all a wonderful day!!
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday 7 April - Tuesday 25 April - School holidays
Friday 7 April - Good Friday
Sunday 9 April - Easter Sunday
Monday 24 April - Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 25 April - ANZAC Day Public
Wednesday 26 April - Students commence back at school for Term 2/ANZAC Day Liturgy
Friday 28 April - Merit Assembly/ 'Friends of Francis' raffle draw (8:45am)
UNIFORM SHOP
**The Uniform Shop will be open on the Pupil Free Day Monday 24th April from 2:30pm - 3:30pm**
The Uniform Shop is open Mondays during the school term from 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Uniform can also be ordered online: sales@jfe.net.au (school code: 2147)
Where: Operating out of the demountable at the rear of the school!
Ph: (08) 9204 1701
Email: mailto:sales@jfe.net.au
Address: 1/85 Guthrie St, Osborne Park 6017
IRENE McCORMACK CATHOLIC COLLEGE YEAR 7 2024 SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES
Please see the information below regarding Year 7 2024 Scholarships and Bursaries.
CONTACT US
Mon-Thur: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Email: admin@stfrancisbutler.wa.edu.au
Website: www.stfrancisbutler.wa.edu.au
Location: 1051 Connolly Drive, Butler WA, Australia
Phone: (08) 9562 9500
Facebook: facebook.com/stfrancisbutler
Instagram: https://instagram.com/stfrancisbutler
ST ANDREW'S CATHOLIC PARISH
Holy Week and Easter Celebrations
Good Friday (7 April):
10am - Stations of the Cross
3pm - The Lord's Passion Celebration
Holy Saturday (8 April):
10am - Blessing of the Food
7pm - Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday (9 April):
7:30am, 9:30am & 5pm Mass
Divine Mercy Sunday (16 April):
6pm - Vigil Mass
7:30am, 9am & 5pm Mass
3pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.
Email: standrewsclarkson@gmail.com
Website: http://www.standrewsclarkson.com/
Location: 53 Belleville Gardens, Clarkson WA, Australia
Phone: (08) 9407 7512
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standrewsclarkson/